BOURKE-WHITE MARGARET: (1904-1971) American photographer, the first American female war photojournalist, remembered ...

BOURKE-WHITE MARGARET: (1904-1971) American photographer, the first American female war photojournalist, remembered for her work for Life magazine. A.L.S., Margeret Bourke-White, three pages, 4to, Darien, 24th October 1954, to Edna Robb Webster. Bourke-White informs her correspondent that she is sending her two photographs under separate cover, explaining 'In one I am sitting in the Kennebec River in Maine taking pictures in a bathing suit; in the other I am in tropical helmet and rain cape riding on a mule thru the mountains of Honduras (working with priests on the Jesuit story - riding to very remote villiages (sic) thru the jungle', further apologising that there has been so much red tape regarding the Life pictures, 'All I can say about that is that it used to be much worse. There was a time when almost nothing that was taken for Life could be reproduced outside, but they've loosened up on that policy a great deal. Since I couldn't tell them for what magazine the pix were intended (note blank spaces in stamps on the backs) - just let me know soon as you can' and continuing 'I fully understand the reasons given in your letter. Only please stay away from the Ladies Home Journal, and from the McCalls-Good Housekeeping group, as my book publishers may do something in these directions - later - when my own book is finished…..I'm glad to have you do it, on the basis of your excellent article, and am only sorry there has been such delay at this end. Good luck on it.' In concluding Bourke-White adds that she will not be in California until next spring, 'it is for a good reason. The aero-color shots of Food & Harvest regions went so well that Life has already put the story to bed & no room for more. It was laid out just this week - and will be the lead story in the magazine - 10 pages in color - I'm very proud & dazzled by it as you can imagine for it's unusual to give such space to a piece like this. It will be called The Look of the Land, and will be in the special food issue of Jan. 1. '55'. A letter of good content for its references to Bourke-White's photography, and in particular with Life. Some light age wear, otherwise VG Edna Robb Webster (1896-1978) American author, poet, explorer and historian of Mayan culture.